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Moreover, Uzziah had an army ready for battle, which ^(F1)entered combat by divisions according to the number of their muster, ^(F2)recorded by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the official, under the direction of Hananiah, one of the king's officers.

The total number of the heads of the ^(F1)households, of valiant warriors, was 2,600.

Under their direction was an army of ^(C1)307,500, who could wage war with great power, to help the king against the enemy.

Moreover, Uzziah prepared ^(F1)for all the army shields, spears, helmets, body armor, bows, and slingstones.

In Jerusalem he made machines of war invented by skillful workmen to be on the towers and the corners, for the purpose of shooting arrows and great stones. So his ^(F1)fame spread far, for he was marvelously helped until he was strong.